Obituary: Frank RichterFrank Richter Frank Albin Richter, 67, of Pottsville died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at Saint Mary’s Medical Center. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial will be in Atkins City Cemetery, with military honors by VFW Rogers-Rye Post No. 2283, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Courier. It will ...

Obituary: Joyce SteinerJoyce Steiner Joyce L. Steiner, 82, of Dover, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at her home. She was born Nov. 28, 1933, at Dover to James Silas and Agnes Opal Talley Taylor. She enjoyed collecting antiques. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Max Steiner; a sister, Betty J. Ellis; and two nephews, Mitchell and Brian P. Taylor. Survivors include three brothers, David Taylor of Conway, James Taylor of Cabot and Robert Taylor of Cal...

Obituary: Doris GipsonDoris Gipson FAYETTEVILLE — Doris Maxine Womack Gipson, age 83, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born April 25, 1932, in Smackover to the late Clifton Ross and MaryAnn Williams Womack. She received degrees from Southwestern Junior College in Keene, Texas, a Bachelor of Science from East Texas State University and a Master of Science from East Texas State Univ...

Obituary: Peggy RobertsonPeggy Robertson Patricia “Peggy” Robertson, 71, of Little Rock, formerly of Texarkana, Ark., passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Russellville. The daughter of Patrick and Norma Jean Davis O’Neal, she was born Jan. 25, 1944, in Long Beach, Calif. She was an administrative assistant with UAMS for several years. Peggy was a Baptist and a wonderful cook. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, ...

Obituary: Denver DuncanDenver Duncan Denver Duncan, 80, a resident of Russellville died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born on Dec. 6, 1935, in Gueydan, La. to Oza Lewis and Rosa Marie Lyons Duncan. He was a graduate of Gueydan High School and joined the United States Air Force, where he served his country for over 20 years as a flight control system technician. He married Anne Catherine Hickingbotham on Dec. 12, 1955, in Engl...

Obituary: Janna McEntireJanna McEntire SPRING, Texas — Janna Shurie (Stephenson) McEntire, 35, of Spring, Texas passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. She married her husband, Nick McEntire on Dec. 4, 2010, at Mount Nebo State Park. An accomplished vocalist, Janna attended Arkansas Tech University for music and nursing. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, and she enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her adopte...

Obituary: Dr. Gene Dale RingDr. Gene Dale Ring DARDANELLE — Gene Dale, better known to many as “Brownie” passed peacefully, while in his favorite chair, in his home on Jan. 16, 2016. He was born on July 16, 1932, at Cleveland, Ark. (Conway County). He is the son of the late Ed R. Ring and the late Vesta Clark Ring of Morrilton. Dr. Ring practiced medicine in Dardanelle for 38 years, where he co-owned the Dardanelle Family Practice Clinic on Hwy 22, until his retirement i...

Obituary: John CopelandJohn Copeland DARDANELLE — John T. Copeland, age 84, of Russellville died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born July 26, 1931, at Ola to the late Johnny and Era Crow Copeland. He was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Carrol Alexander Copeland of Russellville; one son, John Greg Copeland of Russellville; one sister, An...

Obituary: Effie ChasteenEffie Chasteen Effie Lydle Chasteen, 84, of Russellville died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was born March 10, 1931, at Judsonia to Harvey Benjamin and Amelia Jane Chapman Penn. She was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl Eugene Chasteen; a grandchild, Joshua Alan Cantwell; a brother, S. G. Penn; three sisters, Pheobe Bel...

Obituary: Patricia RobertsonPatricia Robertson Patricia “Peggy” Robertson, 71, of Little Rock, formerly of Texarkana, Ark., passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Russellville Nursing and Rehab in Russellville. A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Russellville. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Co...

Obituary: Beth BufordBeth Buford DARDANELLE — Beth Ann Buford, age 78 of Ola, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. She was born Oct. 16, 1937, in Plainview to the late Elmer and Ida Lowery Eden. She was a bookkeeper for the Ola sale barn for over 30 years, a farmer, and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard L. Eden; and son-in-law, Jack King. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Don...

Obituary: Doris GipsonDoris Gipson DARDANELLE — Doris Maxine Gipson, age 83 of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in Fayettville. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at Brearley. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at the Cornwell Chapel. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday’s edition of The Courier. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condo...

Obituary: Joel MaupinJoel Maupin ARLINGTON, Va. — Joel Norman Maupin, age 52, passed away in Arlington, Va., on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. He was born on Feb. 25, 1963, in Little Rock to James L. Maupin M.D. and Norma Jo Maupin. He was a graduate of Dardanelle High School and Arkansas Tech University. While working in the nuclear energy field, he met the love of his life, Lara, in Washington, D.C. After marrying, they settled in Arlington, Va., where he was project ...

Obituary: Elsie Mae BrownElsie Mae Brown MEDFORD, Ore. — Elsie Mae Brown, age 88, passed from this earth to her heavenly home on Dec. 11, 2015, at Roxy Ann Memory Community in Medford, Ore. She was born April 6, 1927, in Russellville, the daughter of Elza and Marie Kell Lynn. On Dec. 2, 1944, she married Paul Brown in Pope County. After Paul’s military service, the couple settled in Sikeston, Mo., where they raised three children. Elsie was active in her church, where...

Obituary: Donald JonesDonald Jones ATKINS — Donald R. Jones, 70, of Russellville passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 5, 1945, at Bluffton, son of the late H.C. “Buck” and Velma Kitchens Jones. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, lifetime member of the Plainview V.F.W and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stephanie Benefield; sisters, Thelma Morin, Bertha McCuan, Thula Nickolson,...

Obituary: Marie RobertsonMarie Robertson Marie Smith Robertson of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Russellville, died peacefully with Whitey, Charley and Joy at her side on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at the age of 92. She was born on Sept. 12, 1923, in Beggs, Okla., to Claude and Anna Lee Martin Smith. She was the youngest of four children, Marvin, Melvin and Mildred. Marie lost her father at a young age. After his death, Anna Lee moved the family to Dardanelle, where Mari...

Obituary: Richard FranklinRichard Franklin Richard Franklin, 61, of London died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 13, 1954, in Hollywood to Mel Franklin and Brenda Franklin. He is preceded in death by his father; and brother, Larry Franklin. He is survived by his son, Kevin (Erica) Franklin of Moore, Okla.; mother, Brenda Franklin of Las Vegas; special friend, Martice Johnson of London; grandchildren, Jack and Harper Fra...

Obituary: Georgia RobisonGeorgia Robison DARDANELLE — Georgia Aline Robison, age 86, of Casa died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2016, at the Perry County Nursing Center. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.